Afro-Harping is a Jazz album by Dorothy Ashby, originally released in 1968. On Gatefold: 16 pressings tracked, owned by 9 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Soul Jazz
- velvety
- serene
- groovy
About
The harp has a slender presence in the jazz canon. But if a bass can be plucked pizzicato-style to make solos, then why not an instrument with nearly four dozen strings? After proving that she could play classic bebop on her axe, Dorothy Ashby tacked toward fusion with this late-’60s release. Swirling orchestral arrangements and additional soloing instruments (like the flute on “Action Line”) contribute to the chill mood. But the focus is on Ashby’s sterling technique, as showcased in the title track’s shimmering solo.
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Tracklist
- 1Soul Vibrations3:20
- 2Games3:55
- 3Action Line3:41
- 4Lonely Girl3:13
- 5Life Has Its Trials4:28
- 6Afro-Harping2:59
- 7Little Sunflower3:45
- 8Valley of the Dolls (Theme)3:33
- 9Come Live With Me2:37
- 10The Look of Love4:06
Credits
Performers
- Dorothy AshbyHARP
- Richard EvansCONDUCTOR
- Phil UpchurchACOUSTIC GUITAR
9 collectors on Gatefold own this · 16 pressings tracked on Gatefold